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[email protected] Press release 23 November 2017 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series 2017/18: Bridgestone Skate America Preview The last spots for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final are on the line at Bridgestone Skate America this week in Lake Placid (USA). Among those competing for a spot are two-time World Champions Meagan Duhamel/Eric Radford (CAN), two-time World medalists Maia Shibutani/Alex Shibutani (USA) and Four Continents Champion Nathan Chen (USA). Bridgestone Skate America is the sixth and last event in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series that culminates in the Final. A total of 57 skaters/couples from 9 ISU members compete in Lake Placid. Overview of the top contenders The battle for the last tickets to the Grand Prix Final will be exciting in the Men’s event. Four Continents Champion Nathan Chen (USA) comes with a gold from Rostelecom Cup while Sergei Voronov (RUS) won NHK Trophy earlier this month. NHK Trophy silver medalist Adam Rippon (USA) and Audi Cup of China silver medalist Boyang Jin (CHN) as well have a good shot at the Final. Other contenders include Han Yan (CHN), Kevin Reynolds (CAN), Takahito Mura (JPN), Ross Miner (USA) and Maxim Kovtun (RUS). In the Ladies, 2016 World silver medalist Ashley Wagner (USA) and Polina Tsurskaya (RUS) both have a bronze medal from their first event and can secure a spot in the Final if they win in Lake Placid.